New from Illinois

[BluntTip]

Hey all,

I've collected autos and other modern knives over the years. I really like Protechs. I've been getting into more traditional knives and slipjoints.

I've recently acquired two AG Russell bolster lock toothpicks and love the design, fit, and finish. I look to keep adding more AG/Cattaraugus to my collection!

Thanks for.letting me in

[Byrd]

Welcome! Where are you from in Illinois? I grew up in Galesburg and my brothers & Sister live in Bloomington.

[BluntTip]

Cool, right between them....Peoria

[jerryd6818]

Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.

I'm in Rockford but I get down to Bloomington now and then to see my grandkids (both grown).

[BluntTip]

Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.

I'm in Rockford but I get down to Bloomington now and then to see my grandkids (both grown).

Thanks!! There's a local maker in Rockford that I've been wanting to purchase from for awhile.

[jerryd6818]

Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.

I'm in Rockford but I get down to Bloomington now and then to see my grandkids (both grown).

Thanks!! There's a local maker in Rockford that I've been wanting to purchase from for awhile.

Really? New news. I had no idea there was anyone in Rockford that makes knives. Does he have a web site?

[samb1955]

Welcome to the forum!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Hi and to AAPK.

[BluntTip]

Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.

I'm in Rockford but I get down to Bloomington now and then to see my grandkids (both grown).

Thanks!! There's a local maker in Rockford that I've been wanting to purchase from for awhile.

Really? New news. I had no idea there was anyone in Rockford that makes knives. Does he have a web site?

He has an Instagram. It's Jason Good.

[philco]

To AAPK. We're glad to have you here.

[Beavertail]

Howdy and welcome!

[btrwtr]

Welcome to AAPK!

[edge213]

Cool, right between them....Peoria

I've been to Peoria a few times. We used to go watch the minor league baseball team, the Peoria Chiefs when they were a single A team of the Chicago Cubs with Ryne Sandberg as manager. Now I believe they are back with the St. Louis Cardinals, so I have no interest in them.
Being a career firefighter I really liked their logo at the time. A Dalmatian wearing a fire helmet. I still have a hat and t-shirt.
Is there still an Irish pub named Kellers ( Incorrect spelling I know). I think it was by the river. They made a delicious milkshake using Guinness beer.
Enough rambling WELCOME TO AAPK.

[Steve Warden]

Hi and welcome!

I spent 6 months (late Aug '80 to early Feb '81) in Rantoul, back when Chanute AFB was still active as a training base.
I remember the winter. FLAT!! ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO STOP THE WIND! Needless to say it was a chilly march to class every day.

Glad you're here.

[Doc B]

Welcome, from south Texas...

[BluntTip]

Cool, right between them....Peoria

I've been to Peoria a few times. We used to go watch the minor league baseball team, the Peoria Chiefs when they were a single A team of the Chicago Cubs with Ryne Sandberg as manager. Now I believe they are back with the St. Louis Cardinals, so I have no interest in them.
Being a career firefighter I really liked their logo at the time. A Dalmatian wearing a fire helmet. I still have a hat and t-shirt.
Is there still an Irish pub named Kellers ( Incorrect spelling I know). I think it was by the river. They made a delicious milkshake using Guinness beer.
Enough rambling WELCOME TO AAPK.

Yep, Kellehers is still open.

Go Cardinals!!!

[Mumbleypeg]

Welcome to AAPK! We like pictures - let’s see some of your pile.

Go Cardinals!

Ken

Edit: NM. I see you posted your toothpick.

Go Cardinals!

[Old Folder]

A warm welcome from Ca. BluntTip.

[jerryd6818]

Hi and welcome!

I spent 6 months (late Aug '80 to early Feb '81) in Rantoul, back when Chanute AFB was still active as a training base.
I remember the winter. FLAT!! ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO STOP THE WIND! Needless to say it was a chilly march to class every day.

Glad you're here.

We lived just south of Champaign '59-'61. Flat? You got that right brother.

[edge213]

Cool, right between them....Peoria

I've been to Peoria a few times. We used to go watch the minor league baseball team, the Peoria Chiefs when they were a single A team of the Chicago Cubs with Ryne Sandberg as manager. Now I believe they are back with the St. Louis Cardinals, so I have no interest in them.
Being a career firefighter I really liked their logo at the time. A Dalmatian wearing a fire helmet. I still have a hat and t-shirt.
Is there still an Irish pub named Kellers ( Incorrect spelling I know). I think it was by the river. They made a delicious milkshake using Guinness beer.
Enough rambling WELCOME TO AAPK.

Yep, Kellehers is still open.

Go Cardinals!!!

Go Cubbies!!

[TPK]

Hello & Welcome to the AAPK!

Tom